If you run a small business, you know the challenges of having the cash on hand you need to be able to grow. Working capital is often tied up in inventory or accounts receivable. Unlocking the value of your open invoices is the specialty of invoice…
Accounts Receivable Management
Only 50% of small businesses survive past their fifth year. This statistic should not discourage entrepreneurs from starting their own business, however. Business failure is not wholly representative of a bad product, a bad market, or a bad business plan. Instead, it comes down to cash…
Facebook Small Business Funding
The social media giant, Facebook, announced a larger funding initiative. It is a venture into the business funding space from a company that does not focus on funding as a core aspect of their business model. What is Facebook’s new small business funding program and how…
Business Essentials: Collections
Do I Send My Client to Collections? The collections process for small businesses is a major resource drainer. It takes time, effort, and consistency to get paid on-time. When clients are waiting longer than a few days to pay open invoices, it will hurt your company’s…
How Can You Use Invoice Factoring to Grow Your Business?
If you operate a small business of any type, then you have probably at least heard of invoice factoring. While invoice factoring is an incredible way to grow your business, most people are simply not aware of how they might use such a service to the…
What is Working Capital?
Working capital is the lifeblood of small businesses. You may be making sales and growing revenue, but how does that translate into profit? This is where your working capital and ability to grow without cash flow problems can translate to profit. Having more liabilities than assets…
How to Qualify for Working Capital Loans
A working capital loan can be a great way to receive a quick influx of capital for your business. Although there are a lot of loan options for small businesses, many of them require long-term payments, and the requirements are sometimes fairly demanding. For many companies,…
The Importance of Customer Retention
Customer Retention and Profits. Customer retention is linked to a business’ profits. A study by Fred Reichheld of Bain & Company finds that a 5% increase in customer retention generates over a 25% increase in profits. This is due to repeat customers purchasing more from a…
Common Invoicing Problems
Invoicing is an expected burden of business. When selling to other businesses, credit terms and invoicing are a part of the package. This means that a simple delivery of goods or services performed can become more complicated with the drafting, delivery, and collection of invoicing. However,…
How to Rebuild Your Small Business
How do you intend to stay in business for the next year? There is an opportunity to build your business even stronger than before. There are a few routes you can take, but they all require planning and having the cash flow to be able to…